PARADISE HELICOPTERS

For 20 years Paradise Helicopters has been working and creating special relationships within the communities they operate. These strong relationships allow them to provide guests with authentic cultural experiences in areas inaccessible any other way.

Providing unique and fun helicopter tours that immerse guests in the awe-inspiring natural beauty of Hawaii.

PARADISE HELICOPTERS CERTIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS

2Years

Guide was very knowledgeable about the geology, ecology, history, and culture of the areas we visited and made this accessible to guests.

Paradise’s carbon offset program with HLH is an innovative way to leave a lasting positive ecological footprint from the tour as well as educate guests about local environmental stewardship, restoration, and sustainability.

Safety protocols were strictly adhered to.

Effort was made to increase altitude to reduce noise pollution from helicopters while passing over communities nearby the lava flow.

Transportation (helicopter and shuttle) was used efficiently (no unnecessary idling, full capacity, pickup only by request).

- All Vehicles are filled when made ready.
- All vehicles are regularly checked safety and legally by the transportation coordinator.

- All aircraft's are equipped with two way communication headsets, being able to ask questions during the flight.

- No Food is used or purchased for PH Passengers.
- Composting toilet located at one of our landing zones, at the historic Awini.
- Purchasing goods are completed with a check list per operations and reviewed by the manager or its designee.

STAFF MANAGEMENT

Excellent

New Guide Training Continuing Education

Good

Adequate

Excellent

Natural Resources Cultural Resources Accuracy

Good

Non Personal Interpretation

Adequate

Aquatic Resources Interpretation Method

INTERPRETATION MANAGEMENT

- All aircraft's are equipped with two way communication headsets, being able to ask questions during the flight.

All pilots are able to open our training sites that holds information about historical, scientific, ecological, environmental, and cultural sources.

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STAH is a member based 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization run by volunteers. Our mission is to protect Hawaii’s unique natural environment and culture.